Name/Title
Une rencontre agréable, from Les Beaux Jours de la Vie, published in Le Charivari, April 1, 1844Entry/Object ID
1969.1.3Description
Une rencontre agréable (A pleasant meeting), from Les Beaux Jours de la Vie (The Beautiful Days of Life), published in Le Charivari, April 1, 1844.
Black and white lithograph of two older men talking to each other. The man on the left is wearing a white hat with a black cloth underneath and has white hair. His hands are joined underneath his long sleeves. He is looking to the right and has an extremely sharp and pointed nose. The man on the right is wearing a black hat with dark hair. He is dressed more nicely. He is facing the viewer but looking down at the other man. Below the figures is a caption "Une Rencontreagreable / Sapristi!...passe votre chemin! quand on fait votre etat, on ne s'amuse pas a regarder les passants" By jove!...go your way! when making your condition, it is not fun to watch passers). Signed in the lithograph stone "H. D 589".Acquisition
Accession
1969.1Credit Line
Purchased from Ferdinand Roten GalleriesMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Honoré DaumierRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1844Time Period
19th CenturyDimensions
Dimension Description
PaperHeight
12-1/4 inWidth
9 inDimension Notes
19.5" x 15.25" framed